*****Eastern Illinois vs Iowa Game Thread*****

[Hawkfan_08*]

Well. We won by 40 while shooting terribly.

 

[Anon1750875978]

Averie Lower hit 5 threes in her first game, a start, for Arizona State.

No one gives a shiit.

 

[IowaCityLit]

I think it’s early. But initial thoughts are likely true. Iowa has 3 outstanding talents, a good PG with some limitations, and then some role players. Depth but not the quality depth to compete for a title

The hope is that a Journey or Whiting can emerge. This could raise the ceiling. But that 3 spot, as expected, will be a weak link when going up against the best teams.

Good news is Iowas top 3 might emerge has one of the better threesomes in the game.

 

[Anon1750875978]

I think it’s early. But initial thoughts are likely true. Iowa has 3 outstanding talents, a good PG with some limitations, and then some role players. Depth but not the quality depth to compete for a title

The hope is that a Journey or Whiting can emerge. This could raise the ceiling. But that 3 spot, as expected, will be a weak link when going up against the best teams.

Good news is Iowas top 3 might emerge has one of the better threesomes in the game.

The ceiling in the B1G is still 5th.

 

[IowaCityLit]

The ceiling in the B1G is still 5th.

Yeah that’s the problem. Teams are good and elevating. JJ gonna have to work to keep Iowa up there. League is gonna be an absolute gauntlet.

Just gotta keep adding talent and depth of talent

 

[hahkize]

Thanks!!!

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

I don’t know what Whiting brings to this team

Of course not. You and your friend are too busy deciding which Iowa player you hate the most her or Hays.....

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Do you even enjoy this? You don’t have to watch if you don’t want to.

Yes, he enjoys it. He and his buddy spend their free time here dissing everything to do with Iowa athletics. Its their favorite pastime.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

If we go to the portal next year, better go after a 3 point shooter.

Dani will find her stroke, and MW is the real deal as the stretch 4......

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Gonna need Stremlow to shoot lights out from 3 this year.

Kinda early to be giving up on Dani and Chit chat don't you think?

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Whiting with 7 boards, 7 assists and 6 steals

Oh, for Gods sake, why is she playing?

 

[the24fan]

Anyone griping needs to remember this is still a team trying to establish a good rotation, get some chemistry etc.
It will take a few games for them to find their stride.
Relax

 

[Amahawk]

UConn will provide a real test. A loss would not be the end of the world but show what needs to be done to develop the team.

 

[KurtWarner]

Is it just me or do the rims seem tighter in Carver. So many shots going half way down and coming back out. Are they using the junk Wilson ball?

 

[Scott559]

Is it just me or do the rims seem tighter in Carver. So many shots going half way down and coming back out. Are they using the junk Wilson ball?

Pretty sure Iowa uses the Nike Elite Championship ball for home games. I believe it’s the same ball most the Nike schools use for home games. Michigan, UConn, S.Carolina as other examples.

 

[Jonesy5960]

The ceiling in the B1G is still 5th.

5th? Your Jan hate is showing again.

 

[BroncHawk]

Is it just me or do the rims seem tighter in Carver. So many shots going half way down and coming back out. Are they using the junk Wilson ball?

The men and women are a combined 23/82 (28%) in CHA so far this year.

 

[KurtWarner]

The men and women are a combined 23/82 (28%) in CHA so far this year.

Yup, a lot of their's are doing the same. My last hs bb game we played in someone's new gym and the rims were so much tighter than ours. You pretty much had to totally swish it or it wasn't going in. Believe it or not, tighter rims make a big difference...and the ball does too

 

[twindman]

General BB question. What makes a rim tight??? Are there adjustments when attached or what?

 

[Anon1750875978]

5th? Your Jan hate is showing again.

Keeping it real.
The 3 pt shooting will be the albatross.

 

[huntinghawk]

She's definitely struggling with her shot coming off the bench so far.

Was it you or nu2u that said know way she doesn't start in a know it all condescending sort of way?

 

[Jonesy5960]

Was it you or nu2u that said know way she doesn't start in a know it all condescending sort of way?

Know way?

 

[huntinghawk]

Know way?

Deferring to mocking voice to text is expected from know it alls saying stupid ****

 

[Jonesy5960]

Keeping it real.
The 3 pt shooting will be the albatross.

The 3 point shooting has been abysmal the first 2 games with CCW shooting 11 % points lower, and Stremlow shooting 24 % points lower than what they shot last year. I don't know why they've started out this way, but they've both shown they can do much better. I agree if that continues it will be a long season. Prior performance suggests that it won't, but we'll have to see.

 

[Jonesy5960]

Deferring to mocking voice to text is expected from know it alls saying stupid ****

Try using your hands next time tough guy.

 

[huntinghawk]

Try using your hands next time tough guy.

Quit acting like a no it all dbag you little *****. Or own up to it b****.

 

[Jonesy5960]

Quit acting like a no it all dbag you little *****. Or own up to it b****.

Ohh... Sick burn. "no it all"?

Do you actually have fingers or something beyond a 3rd grade education? If not I'll stop making fun of you.

I was definitely thinking back in April that Stremlow would start at the 2 this year before the portal brought in Dani and Whiting. Dani was obviously brought in to assume the 2 spot. I assumed Whiting would split time at the 3 with Stremlow, but I don't think I ever stated that Stremlow was a sure starter after the portal acquisitions. As an aside, I do think Stremlow should start in place of Whiting. Not only because I think she's probably a more complete player, but even more so because I think she performs better in a starting position. At least that's what we saw last year and this year she's really struggled out of the gate off the bench.

 

[citizenHawk1]

Strem energy is captain energy.

 

[KurtWarner]

The 3 point shooting has been abysmal the first 2 games with CCW shooting 11 % points lower, and Stremlow shooting 24 % points lower than what they shot last year. I don't know why they've started out this way, but they've both shown they can do much better. I agree if that continues it will be a long season. Prior performance suggests that it won't, but we'll have to see.

They shot lights in the exhibition against Maryville, not so much in the two actual games, other than MW. Sunday would be a great time for them to start falling again